Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
View tuition and fees for the academic year (September- August).
Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)
Course Type | Arts | Commerce | Science & Engineering | Co-op |
Nova Scotia * Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$744.70 | $864.70 | $829.70 | $500.00 |
Out of Province Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$873.00 | $993.00 | $958.00 | $500.00 |
International | $1,987.00 | $2,213.00 | $2,146.00 | $500.00 |
New International Students (Starting at Saint Mary's in 2022-23 Academic year) |
$2,044.00 | $2,276.00 | $2,206.00 | $500.00 |
Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10).
*Per Course Fees are explained here.
*Nova Scotia residents receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.
Ancillary Fees (2022-2023)
Full-time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
Campus Renewal | $190.00 | $114.00 |
Recreation Facilities Renewal | $55.00 | $33.00 |
Copyright Fee | $15.00 | $9.00 |
Sport and Recreation | $55.00 | $33.00 |
Student Services | $35.00 | $21.00 |
Systems Technology | $50.00 | $30.00 |
Totals | $400.00 | $240.00 |
Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.
Student Fees (2022-2023)
Full-Time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
SMUSA Student Fee | $171.00 ($85.50 per term) | $63.50 (31.75) |
U-PASS (Bus Pass) | $170.00 ($85.00 per term) | n/a |
*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above.
Fall U-Pass
- If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Summer U-Pass
- If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
- Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
- U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
- For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Medical and Dental Fees (2022-2023)
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
Canadian Rates | International Rates | |
Medical – 12 month (Sept-Aug) | $220.00 | $1133.00 |
Medical – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $147.00 | $752.00 |
Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754 |
Medical and Dental Plan Information:
Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt-out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:
Canadian Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort
International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, email healthplan.smusa@smu.ca.
Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25
Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Other Fees, Deposits and Charges
Rates | |
Undergraduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
Residence Application Fee | $25.00 |
Residence Deposit | $500.00 |
Replacement Student ID Card | $15.00 |
Reinstatement Fee | $50.00 |
Returned Cheque (NSF) | $20.00 |
Interest on Overdue Accounts | 12.67% per annum |
Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
See also
- Use our Tuition Calculator to estimate your tuition costs including residence & meal plan!
- Tuition and Fee Regulations
- Saint Mary's University Mandatory Per-Course Fees explained
- SMUSA Mandatory Fees explained